Procurement Director PL40 Industrial Refrigeration

The Impact You'll MakeDanfoss Industrial Refrigeration solutions deliver highly efficient and reliable systems optimized for ammonia and other natural refrigerants.Our broad and deep product program includes valves, valve stations, pressure and liquid level sensors, line components, and gas detection systems – all designed for clever simplicity, time-saving efficiency, and advanced flexibility.We serve the industrial refrigeration segment with components that ensure the lowest total cost of ownership and near-zero downtime in critical applications such as food-processing plants, warehouses, and storage facilitiesAs Procurement Director for this business, you’ll be at the center of transforming how we deliver reliability and efficiency to our customers. You’ll shape the strategy that connects our technical ambition with a resilient, innovative supply base—ensuring that every product we deliver reflects world-class quality, competitive cost, and sustainable performance.Your leadership will directly influence how we bring new technologies to market, strengthen supplier partnerships, and secure the materials that keep food cold, storage facilities running, and critical industries operating without interruption. In short, you’ll be the bridge between our business vision and the global supply networks that make it real.What You’ll Be DoingWe are taking an important step in Procurement—positioning it closer to customers, R&D, engineering, and supply chain to ensure earlier involvement in the value chainAs Director of Procurement for PL40 (CTM-I Industrial Refrigeration), you will be part of the Product Line 1 leadership team, reporting directly to the Head of PL40. You will lead the procurement strategy for a business where flexibility, reliability, and technical expertise are as important as cost competitiveness—and where category ownership of heavy, specialized components like castings and machining is critical.Strategic Functional Leadership – Define and execute the procurement strategy for PL40 – CTM-I Industrial Refrigeration, aligned with business goals. PL40 Leadership Team Member – Actively contribute to PL40 leadership decisions, bringing procurement insights to the table. Category Ownership – Fully own and manage categories unique to PL40 (e.g., castings, machining, heavy metal components). Synergy Development – Collaborate across product lines to leverage shared agreements and programs where they add value. Supplier Management – Build strong, strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance. Team Development – Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing and diverse procurement team. Why This Role Matters Industrial Refrigeration is a project-driven, high-reliability business with unique procurement challenges. We need a leader who canEmpower the product line with procurement strategies tailored to CTM-I’s specific needs. Act with speed and flexibility to adapt to market and political changes while ensuring reliable, on-time supply. Drive synergies across the business in areas like ESG, Category Management, and Cost-Down programs, while taking full accountability for executing according to PL40 strategy. What We're Looking Forroven leadership experience in procurement, preferably in industrial equipment, refrigeration, or related manufacturing sectors. Strong strategic thinking and ability to balance local needs with global opportunities. Experience in category management, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization. Technical understanding of heavy manufacturing categories (e.g., castings, machining) is a strong advantage. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across functions and geographies. What We Offer A seat at the leadership table, influencing strategic decisions from day one. The opportunity to shape procurement in a way that delivers both local empowerment and global leverage. What You'll Get from Us We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great. Ready to Make a Difference?If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.